-- I SERVE MY COUNTRY AND HER PEOPLE WITH PRIDE AND HONOR.-- I SEEK NO SPECIAL FAVORS.-- I MAKE THINGS HAPPEN, AND DO THE BEST I CAN DO.-- I AM CHARGED WITH A LEADERSHIP ROLE LIKE NO OTHER IN THE WORLD.-- I DEVELOP JUNIOR OFFICERS AND MOLD MY SAILORS.-- I ACKNOWLEDGE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACTIONS OF MY SAILORS...-- BECAUSE THESE SAILORS ARE THE SEEDS OF FUTURE CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS.-- I LIVE BY THE NAVY'S CORE VALUES OF HONOR, COURAGE AND COMMITTMENT.-- I SET THE EXAMPLE.-- I ESTABLISH THE STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE.-- MY SAILORS ARE STUDENTS AND I AM THEIR TEACHER.-- I GUIDE AND INFLUENCE THE LIVES OF THESE YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN.-- IN THE FINAL ANALYSIS, I WILL DETERMINE THE QUALITY OF THESE SAILORS.-- THEY LOOK UP TO ME BECAUSE I TREAT THEM WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT.-- BECAUSE THEY NEED A LEADER, I AM THERE FOR THEM.-- AFTER ALL...

I AM A CHIEF PETTY OFFICER IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY...

This Challenge Coin is not being described as "mint condition", "authentic", "real", or "genuine". It is listed "as is" "used co ndition".

Terms and details are described below. Authenticity, origin, condition & value are considered to be a speculation on the part of the buyer. Individuals, Units and Demographics are representative only and may not be specific to the coin.

One can expect that this challenge coin appears brighter and shinier than it actually is due to the camera flash effect. One may expect that the coin appears larger and with finer details due to the zoom function effect of the camera. Please examine photos closely and ask questions and wait for a reply before you bid or buy.

CHALLENGE COIN listed "AS IS".

PLEASE READ ENTIRE LISTING BEFORE CONSIDERING A BID.

The CHALLENGE COIN in the photos* is the same one you will receive .

*American currency coin(s) are for size comparison / reference only.

American currency coin(s) are not part of the auction!

Description of this Challenge Coin : - this challenge coin is in " as is " " used condition " even if I do not highlight more subtle flaws - it likely has some minor edge wear, surface wear, scuffs, scratches, scrapes, dings, dents, divots, maybe bent, color/enamel loss, oxidation/patina, soiling and/or corrosion. Look closely at the photos and ask any questions you may have before you bid. Photos don't always reveal every detail you may discover in person when examining the challenge coin. Therefore, this challenge coin is being auctioned " as is " .

Less than perfect condition : This challenge coin is not new, not freshly struck nor recently produced. It has not been kept in its original condition or packaging and likely has been left loose, displayed and handled by more than one individual and/or stored unprotected with other such challenge coins. I am not the original owner nor do I know who has previously owned this challenge coin.

This Challenge Coin is what I believe to be an actual example of a commissioned and specially designed token created by honorable individuals within the described units, by commanders or those within the commands, by the VIP or staff of VIPs or Organizations for the express purpose of gifting such a token to a well deserving individual emphasizing and promoting esprit de corps at special events, ceremonies or circumstances as a personal unofficial act of gratitude by the presenters to those individuals deserving of such an honor.

That said, - be aware of what you are buying - as I am not an expert on the history of any individual challenge coins, nor of the true origins of this particular example of a challenge coin. Nor do I know the unit or individuals they represent. I do not know who manufactured this challenge coin or for what purposes it was actually manufactured for. My presumption and belief that this challenge coin is "... an actual example of..." may be enti...... read more